The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is a public land-grant research university and the flagship institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education. Founded in 1874 as the first institution of higher education in Nevada, UNR offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across disciplines such as engineering, business, mining, journalism, agriculture, environmental science, and health sciences. UNR conducts research across numerous fields, has a medical school, and is classified as a Carnegie R1 research university, indicating very high research activity.

University of Massachusetts Amherst is the flagship public research university of the UMass system. It is known for strong research output and programs in engineering, business, sciences, and social sciences. The university emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and global academic collaboration.

Marshall University is a public research university founded in 1837, named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States. It is West Virginia?s second-largest university and offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across fields such as business, health sciences, engineering, liberal arts, and more. Marshall has diverse student organizations and NCAA Division I athletics (?Thundering Herd?).

California State University, San Bernardino (often abbreviated CSUSB) is a public research university and part of the California State University system, the largest four-year public university system in the United States. Established as a state college in 1965 and later gaining university status, CSUSB serves a diverse student body with more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs spanning business, education, engineering, arts, health sciences, social sciences and more. It is known for strong community engagement, high social mobility outcomes, and a commitment to access, student success, and service.

Saint Louis University is a private Jesuit research university known for strong academics and ethical education. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, especially in health sciences, business, engineering, and law. The university emphasizes research, service learning, and global engagement.

San Jos? State University (SJSU) is a public research university and the founding campus of the California State University system. Established as the first normal school in California, it has grown into a large urban university offering over 250 undergraduate and graduate programs across nine colleges. SJSU is known for its strong industry connections ? especially in engineering, computer science, business, and technology ? and its strategic location in the heart of Silicon Valley. It is classified as an R2: High Research Activity institution and serves a highly diverse student body.